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Monday, May 4, 2015

Take Five and Rewind

I used to think when I quit work I would have nothing but time; somehow that hasn't been true. I am so busy now I am not sure how I found time to work. Haha. One thing I did learn years ago when my children were young was to take 15 minutes for myself and totally relax every day. I take a lot more than 15 minutes now, but I still make time just for me to relax and indulge in a pick me up snack.

My favorite place to relax and unwind is at my desk. It is actually a chest in my breakfast room so I can be near all the action, but it has a great window that lets in tons of light and plenty of work space.

This is where I can catch up on emails, read my favorite blogs, and surf the Internet. I've tried to make this a space that I love by adding a favorite picture, a pretty plant and some knock off and diy accessories. I love anything gold and black and there are some really fun finds at the thrift store that work beautifully for an office space. Get out that craft paint and some pretty papers and design a space you will love. As you can see I have plenty of room for a little snack too. (Pepperidge Farm® Dark Chocolate Milano® cookies are my absolute favorite.) What could be better?

Dark Chocolate Milano is a soft cookie with just the right amount of chocolate that melts in your mouth.

Having a pick me up snack is a must at about 3 in the afternoon and my favorite snack is cookies and a coke. Served up on a pretty white and gold plate with matching cup just feels glamorous. Fun way to pamper myself.

If you take just a few minutes to renew and rewind, you will be amazed at how fabulous your day will be. Do you take time to relax and rewind? Tell me what is your favorite treat?

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Yes i always take time to relax and unwind everyday. I make sure to point aside time just for me. I like to relax in my sun room, with a cup of tea, a good read, and my favorite dark chocolate cherries.

Oh yeah. I need to take a few minute to unwind everyday! It's a healthy thing to do. My favorite treat to go with that is a cup of tea and cookies...any thing with dark chocolate will do.amy [at] utry [dot] it

One of my favorites is my 'lazy days'; I spend a whole day doing nothing productive. I read, listen to music, take a walk, watch old movies, take a long bubble bath, sip some wine or eat some dark chocolate.....and sometimes just daydream the day away. This is a rare treat for me.

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Hi, I'm Marty. Welcome - Moving back closer to family finds us transforming our "Builder Basic" into a home that reflects our lifestyle. Careful planning, tons of DIY and a sharp eye for design can turn any house into your dream even if you have a small budget. I share it all, the successes and failures. We love to entertain so you'll find a few tried and true recipes and entertaining ideas too.